Use pencils until they are stubs! Think of pencils as gold (you'll never lose them if you do).

Encourage your parents, relatives, and friends to buy furniture and wood that is Certified. That means the wood was legally cut-down.

Buy organic fruits and vegetables. That means there are no insecticides or pesticides (poisonous chemicals) sprayed on the food. If these chemicals kill insects and pests that try and eat the vegetables, think about how harmful they can be to you and the environment.

Instead of buying gold or diamonds, which are mined and cause environmental damage, consider jewellery that is made from materials that are not mined... such as glass.

Encourage your parents, relatives, and friends to drive fuel efficient cars that get good petrol mileage.